Witi Ihimaera
The Whale Rider

Antigone
This unit plan includes a study guide and answers, a Jeopardy-style game (requires MS-Powerpoint or compatible application), other projects, tests, and an extension activity connecting Antigone with The Whale Rider.

Teaching Whale Rider to the 10-14 age group
The analysis here focuses on the 2002 film version. Many of the observations also apply to the novel.

The Whale Rider
Summary and several activities to develop reading skills. This 18-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Whale Rider: A film and gender unit for Stage 5 English
A variety of approaches to the film. Access to this 5-page document requires MS-Word or compatible application.

Whale Rider: A Teacher Resource for Class Cinema Viewing
This resource focuses on the film version and offers lots of suggestions for discussion. This 4-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.